There are 4 ways to get from The Bronx to 86th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 5 subway
best- Take the subway from E 180 St to 86th Streetsubway 5
28 min$3Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Bronx to 86th Streetcar 7.5 mi
16 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Morris Park Av/E 180 St to 2 Av/E 87 Stbus BxM10
35 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Bronx to 86th Streettaxi 7.5 mi
16 min$30–40
The Bronx to 86th Street by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Bronx to 86th Street is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from The Bronx to 86th Street is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Morris Park Av/E 180 St and arriving at 2 Av/E 87 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from E 180 St and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between The Bronx and 86th Street is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.
The best way to get from The Bronx to 86th Street without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 28 min and costs $3.
The line 5 subway from E 180 St to 86th Street takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
The Bronx to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Morris Park Av/E 180 St station.
The Bronx to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from E 180 St station.
The Bronx to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 2 Av/E 87 St station.
What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and 86th Street, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from E 180 St to 86th Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Morris Park Av/E 180 St to 2 Av/E 87 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from E 180 St to 86th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Morris Park Av/E 180 St to 2 Av/E 87 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
The Bronx to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Bronx to 86th Street is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from The Bronx to 86th Street.
There are 3847+ hotels available in 86th Street.






